# Folder Lock vs App Lock

The clearest difference is rating: App Lock at 4.5 against Folder Lock's 4.2. App Lock also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 1.8K) and review sentiment (43% vs 34%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folder Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and App Lock sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 25K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Folder Lock's written reviews are positive against 43% of App Lock's.

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, App Lock monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder Lock | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-lock/id372925917/reviews) | **[4.5 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps-and-photos/id1569973513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NewSoftwares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/372925920) | [Muhammet Yalcın Ozdemir Halil Ibrahim Karahan Mustafa Ayten Kupertino Bilisim Yazılım K.S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788511975) |

## What reviewers say

### Folder Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-lock/id372925917)

Secure your private files, photos, videos, and sensitive information with password protection and encryption. This app also functions as a file manager, allowing wireless transfers and secure browsing, acting as a comprehensive tool for smartphone data security and privacy.

**Highlights:** Password-protect files and folders, Encrypt sensitive data, Secure private photos and videos, Wireless file transfer (PC/Mac), Password manager, Secure notes and wallet cards, Secure browser

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folder Lock Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Folder Lock Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlocked Feature Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure file storage
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast file transfers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💥 Data loss after updates
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔑 Password/login issues
- 🤯 Unreliable app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Photos and videos becoming corrupted or lost
- App crashing on launch or during use
- Login/password reset functionality not working
- Inability to access or transfer stored files

**Requested features**

- Ability to recover lost data
- Improved file management options
- Cross-device syncing capabilities
- Better customer support responsiveness


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps-and-photos/id1569973513)

Secure your digital life by locking access to individual apps and hiding private photos and videos. Utilize passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID for robust protection and a personal digital safe.

**Highlights:** App lock with passcode, Face ID, Touch ID, Hide photos and videos in a private vault, Biometric authentication for app access, Secure sensitive apps like social media and banking, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Hide Photos | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AppLock | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly $29.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| Hide Apps | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Photo Locker | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient locking mechanism
- 🔒 Secure app locking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🚫 Limited app locking functionality
- 🔍 Lack of transparency

**Reported bugs**

- App not found error
- Freezing on loading screen
- Subscription issues
- Inconsistent locking behavior

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock more apps
- Passcode protection for app deletion
- Improved user interface
- Free trial option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folder Lock free?

Folder Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Lock free?

App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Folder Lock or App Lock?

App Lock is rated higher. Folder Lock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while App Lock averages 4.5 from 25K ratings.

### Do Folder Lock or App Lock have ads?

Both Folder Lock and App Lock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Folder Lock or App Lock?

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, and App Lock monthly. Most recently, Folder Lock was updated on September 19, 2026 and App Lock on September 26, 2026.

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